Committees - Opportunities for Involvement

Most of DAR volunteer work is accomplished through a committee system led by committee chairmen.  Committees provide opportunities for friendship and collaboration, while promoting patriotism, supporting education, and preserving our American history. 

Our Committees

American Indians:  Encourages awareness of American Indian affairs and provides financial assistance and educational aid to Native American youth through Bacone College, Chemawa School, Summer Camp, and SIP Fund.

American Heritage:  Promotes the preservation of American heritage in the fields of arts, crafts, drama, and literature.  Member Contests are available in all fields.

American History:  Promotes American History Essay contests in schools and recognizes outstanding teachers of American History. Women in American History is a yearly project.

Americanism:  Encourages members to participate in naturalization ceremonies and assist with citizenship classes. The DAR Americanism Medal and DAR Medal of Honor are available.

Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.):  Promotes the work and principles of the C.A.R.  Commemorative Events and coordinates celebration of NSDAR observances that support historical, educational, and patriotic objectives.

Community Service Award:  Recognizes worthy residents in the local community for outstanding achievement in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic, and citizenship endeavors.

Conservation:  Promotes wise use, repair, and restoration of our earth’s resources.  Conservation Medal Award applies to conservation achievements in this field.

Constitution Week:  Brings the U.S. Constitution and the importance of its preservation to the attention of the general public.

DAR Genealogy Preservation:  Preserves the various printed records of the National Society by entering the information into searchable databases.

DAR Good Citizens:  Works with local high schools to recognize and reward high school seniors who possess and exhibit “Good Citizen” qualities.

DAR Magazine:  Promotes subscribing to the American Spirit Magazine. A Chapter Contest is conducted yearly.

DAR School:  Local chapters support DAR Schools by donating box tops, material supplies, and monetary gifts to help support the students.  Members may also recognize students on holidays and other special days, such as birthdays. Visits to DAR schools are always welcome.

DAR Service for Veteran:  Volunteer at local hospitals and assist with VA activities. Local chapters supply comfort items, reading materials, monetary support, and other material items as requested.  VAVS Daughter, Youth Volunteer, and Veteran Patient Awards for service are available.

Flag of the USA:  Promotes a strong patriotic feeling and respect for the American flag.

Genealogical Records:  Collects unpublished records of a genealogical nature and prepares them for housing in the DAR Library.

Historic Preservation:  Promotes historic preservation. Historic Preservation Medal and Historic Preservation Awards are available as well as opportunities to participate in the Chapter Contest.

Junior American Citizenship (JAC):   JAC teaches children grades K – 12 about our government and citizenship through participation in various contests.

Junior Membership:  Promotes juniors to become active members of NSDAR. Outstanding Junior Member Contest is held yearly.

Lineage Research:  Helps prospective members research and obtain documentation for their DAR application.

Literacy Promotion:  Promotes literacy in both children and adults.

Membership:  Promotes membership in DAR.  Volunteer serves as liaison between NSDAR and members.

National Defense:  Collects and presents articles of interest regarding national defense. Recognizes patriotic students, elementary through high school, and ROTC cadets. Provides patriotic materials to students.

President General’s Project:   Promotes support of the current President General’s Project by encouraging members to purchase the President General’s pin and make monetary contributions to the President General’s project fund.

Project Patriot:  Supports America’s service personnel involved in current conflicts abroad.

Public Relations:  Assists with informing the public about DAR objectives and activities.

DAR Scholarships:  DAR sponsors various scholarship awards to students for higher education.

Volunteer Information Specialists (VIS):  Computer literate Daughters use their skills to benefit the Society at the local, state, and national level.

Volunteer Genealogists:  Volunteer “Genies” are NSDAR-trained and assist with the completion of well-documented applications and assist with verification of supplemental information.  Field Genealogists conduct workshops for both members and prospective members.  Outstanding Volunteer Genealogist Award is presented in this field.

Women’s Issues:  Improves the lives of members by collecting and presenting topics focused on health, family, and career.           The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.